Attachment 1_SOW 3M VE Framework Specifications_V.2.pdf
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- 1305M225Q0140
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This document is a standard specification for fabricating 3 Meter VE Framework for the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) Weather Buoy Array. The specification details precise requirements for contractors to fabricate three (3) 3 Meter VE Basic Hull Assemblies, with strict quality assurance protocols including welding procedures conforming to AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code for Aluminum, material certifications, and comprehensive hull pressure testing per NDBC-8090 standard.
Key technical requirements include submitting welding procedures and welder qualifications before fabrication, providing vendor material certifications, and conducting hull pressure tests on each unit. The contractor must produce a first article for inspection before full production, with subsequent testing required on the remaining two units. All deliverables will be shipped to the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with the government reserving the right to witness testing procedures. The specification references multiple technical drawings detailing specific components of the buoy framework assembly.
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NDBC STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR FABRICATION OF 3M VE FRAMEWORK USED
IN THE WEATHER BUOY ARRAY
1. SCOPE
1.1 General. This specification describes the requirements for the fabrication of the buoy structure used in the 3M Foam Buoy as part of the NDBC Weather Buoy Array. The contractor shall provide all the necessary labor, material, equipment, facilities and services to fabricate and deliver the specified piece parts to the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC).
1.2 Precedence. Any ambiguity of conflict between this specification and other applicable documents shall be resolved by the following order of precedence:
a) The issued contract with any amendments or modifications
b) This specification
c) The drawings listed in paragraph 2.4
d) Other applicable documents listed in paragraph 2.0
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are referenced in section 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification, which are recommended for additional information or used as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not the referenced documents are listed here.
2.2 Government Documents. The following documents for a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein. Suffixes denoting the specific issue of each document are omitted from future references to the documents in this specification.
STANDARD DATE TITLE
NDBC-8090 1998 NDBC STANDARD TEST PROCEDURE FOR 3-
METER BUOY WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY TEST
2.3 Industry Publications. The following documents of the issues specified form a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein. Suffixes denoting the specific issue of each document will be omitted from future references to the document in this specification.
STANDARD DATE TITLE
AWS D1.2/D1.2M 2014 Structural Welding Code – Aluminum
2.3 Drawings. The following NDBC drawings form a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein and shall be referred to as "the drawings" throughout this specification:
Drawing Rev Title
3METERVE-N1002 A 3 METER VE BASIC HULL ASSEMBLY
3METERVE-N2002 - 3 METER VE UPPER CLAMPING WELDMENT
3METERVE-N2003 - 3 METER VE BOTTOM CLAMPING PLATE
3METERVE-N2004 - 3 METER VE LID WELDMENT
3METERVE-N2005 - 3 METER VE LID GASKET
3METERVE-N2006 - 3 METER VE MOON WELL CAP
3METERVE-N2007 - 3 METER VE MOON WELL GASKET
NDBC-9209 E HATCH DOG BOLT ASSEMBLY
NDBC-9208 C DOG BOLT
3. REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall fabricate and assemble the following from the drawings listed above:
Drawing Title Quantity
3METERVE-N1002 3 METER VE Basic Hull Assembly 3
All aluminum welding shall be in accordance with AWS D1.2.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 Welding Procedures and Qualifications. The contractor shall submit welding procedures and welder qualifications that conform with AWS D 1.2 prior to fabrication of any of the weldments.
4.2 Material Certifications. The contractor shall provide vendor supplied material certifications for all materials used in the construction of all aluminum.
4.3 Hull Pressure Test. The contractor shall perform a hull pressure test in accordance with NDBC-8090. Any leaks will require repair and retest until test is passed. At least two weeks prior to performing this test, the contractor shall notify the government so they can witness the testing of the First Article prior to the required First Article Report.
4.4 First Article. The contractor shall produce and deliver a first article of the mast for inspection prior to commencing fabrication of the remainder of the articles.
4.5 Additional Unit Testing – The contractor shall perform a hull pressure test in accordance with NDBC-8090 on the remaining two (2) units. Any leaks will require repair and retest until the test is passed. At least two weeks prior to performing this test, the contractor shall notify the government of planned testing and the additional forthcoming report for the remaining units. The government reserves the right to attend so they can witness the test.
5. DELIVERABLES
All deliverables shall be shipped to the following address:
National Data Buoy Center
Attn: Property Officer
Building 3203
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
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